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KAREN CADE
1917 Bobby Drive
Milliken, CO 80543
karen@kcartworks.com
970-587-4404
After completing her art
education at Cerritos College and Cal State Fullerton, Karen returned to
Colorado with her husband Paul to surround herself in the grandeur of
the Rockies and be closer to nature. Her work has been accepted in many
local and national art shows. This is Karen’s third Custer Stampede
Buffalo Art Auction.
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"Gold Fever"
Life-sized Buffalo
The Black Hills gold rush
began with the Custer Expedition of 1874. As Custer led his 1,000 men
through the Hills, two miners attached to the expedition uncovered small
quantities of gold near present day Custer, South Dakota. As word
spread, “Gold Fever” began in the Black Hills and people were flocking
there in huge numbers. Gold seekers sought after quick transportation
and mail service, and the stagecoach line was a means to provide it.
My life-sized buffalo has
on one side a painting of a miner panning for gold, and a buffalo
grazing in the background. On the other side is a scene of a stagecoach
rushing to deliver its latest precious cargo, while passing a herd of
buffalo.The base of the buffalo replicates “French Creek”, where the
first gold was found, with gold nuggets and rock outcroppings nestled in
the creek.
SPONSORS: COLDWELL BANKER REAL
ESTATE, CUSTER TITLE COMPANY
HOST: COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE NODE |
“Buffalo
Stampede”
Table top buffalo
Karen’s table top buffalo
depicts a herd of buffalo stampeding during the Custer State Park
Roundup. Hundreds of buffalo stampede across the South Dakota plains.
This piece is done in sign enamels.
SPONSORS: LAURIE ARTHUR, INC., COCA COLA
BOTTLING CO/AQUA PURE
HOST: CUSTER STATE PARK RESORTS -STATE GAME LODGE
“Buffalo Stampede”
Free Form: Oil Painting
This painting depicts a herd
of buffalo stampeding during the Custer State Park Roundup with one
dominant buffalo coming out of the picture right at you. It was done in
oils and is 30” x 36”
SPONSORS: THE ROOST RESORT
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SANDRA ACHTERLING
Stanchfield, MN
s_achterling@yahoo.com
763-689-6523
Sandra Achterling is a
wildlife artist who brings her love of animals and nature to her
paintings. Born and raised in Minnesota, she continues to paint from her
studio in rural Chisago County. The surrounding countryside is her
inspiration. While farm and native animals are observed and studied
outside her back door, she frequents Como Zoo and Custer State Park to
paint lion, buffalo, and antelope. She is influenced by past artists,
Carl Rungius and Rosa Bonheur. Her work is represented in many private
collections.
She studied at the College
of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota as well as numerous classes &
workshops conducted by accomplished artists. Her knowledge of animal
anatomy and behavior was learned first hand on the farm and through her
hunting experience. |
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"Hogs and Hills"
Life-sized Buffalo
Her
passion for nature and love of animals is evident in her work. Sandra’s
paintings celebrate moments in life.
SPONSORS: PAUL HORSTED & CAMILLE RINER
HOST: FLORA'S NODE
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EMILY GASTON
Custer, SD
Cc_chick89@hotmail.com
Born in Waterloo,
Iowa but raised in South Dakota, Emily always lived in the country and
loves it. Animals are a big part of her life. Emily graduated this year
from Custer High School and will be attending South Dakota State
University in the fall to major in Wildlife Management and minor in Art.
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“How
I’ve Disappeared”
Life-sized buffalo
Bison have always been a
part of this area. With that thought, Emily wanted to show that they are
still here even though we may not see them other than in the parks.
This bison silhouette shows
that the buffalo are looking over this land, the Black Hills, and that
their spirits will always remain. Emily chose to incorporate the
skeletal designs for my buffalo because she always liked bones. Because
she had never seen a buffalo bone structure, she took on the task of
getting all the bones as accurate as possible.
SPONSOR: FIRST WESTERN BANK
HOST: FIRST WESTERN BANK |
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Juliet is a graduate from
Minnesota State University, Moorhead with a BA degree in Art. She works
in sculpture, painting, and collage. Larry is a welder with 30
years experience. He also has experience in metal fabricating,
fiberglass, woodwork, and mechanics. Juliet and Larry have worked
together on several public art and sculpture projects. They have a
studio and shop at their home in West Fargo, ND. |
"Rocking
Buffalo Pony"
Life Sized
buffalo
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SPONSORS: CUSTER STATE PARK,
CUSTER STATE PARK RESORT COMPANY
HOST: HIGHMARK
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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ANTHONY KITCHENS
Rapid City,
SD
amkitchens@hotmail.com
605-580-5414
While growing up, I spent
much of my time enjoying two things – art and running. My parents have
always encouraged me to pursue my creative interests. I attended Black
Hills State, studied fine arts and participated in collegiate cross
country and track & field. This is where my true passion and talents
came together to give me the confidence to pursue art as a career and
way of life. After graduating in Fine Art and Business Administration, I
relocated to Rapid City to continue creating my art.
Running took me to various
destinations around the country and now art is beginning to do the same.
Seeing a variety of cultures within our country led me to appreciate all
walks of life. Many cultural influences are reflected in my artwork in
various techniques. Having grown up in a mountainous region, I enjoy
being outside and active. The Black Hills offers many opportunities to
go out and capture its beauty and transfer its splendor to fine art.
Although fairly new to the
art community, I look forward to establishing myself as an individual
whose passion and talents are shown in the work I fabricate.
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"Dusk 'till
Dawn"
Life Sized
buffalo
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SPONSOR: MPS HOSPITALITY
-BEST WESTERN BUFFALO RIDGE INN, COMFORT INN & SUITES, ECONOLODGE OF
CUSTER, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES, CUSTER SUPER 8 & STONE HILL OF
CUSTER
HOST: ECONOLODGE OF
CUSTER
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CHERYL ROWE
Rapid City,
SD
darkcanyondesign@wildblue.net
605-341-3721
As a
graduate of The York Academy of Arts in 1979, Cheryl was taught
traditional methods of painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Although
traditionally trained, she now works with the latest technology as a
Graphic Artist and proprietor of Dark Canyon Design. Examples of her
work can be viewed at her web site,
www.darkcanyondesign.com
Cheryl
relocated to South Dakota six years ago from Pennsylvania. Fascinated by
South Dakota landscapes and the people, she now finds herself wanting to
paint more than ever before.
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“ After the Hunt”
Life Sized Buffalo
The title
of Cheryl’s buffalo for the Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction is “After
the Hunt”. After the hunt, every part of the buffalo was
utilized. A few examples are; the bladder was used for containers, dung
was used for fuel and diaper powder, and the sculls were used for
ceremonies. Absolutely nothing was wasted. Her buffalo depicts images of
the Native Americans using the buffalo in their daily lives when they
truly lived as Free People and lived closest to nature.
Along with
the buffalo, the horse is a sacred ancestor. The Native Americans were
so closely bound to their horses, they were like family. It is only
fitting to include horses in the scenes.
SPONSORS: REAL ESTATE CENTER
OF CUSTER & BRADEEN AUCTIONS
HOST: REAL ESTATE CENTER OF CUSTER & BRADEEN AUCTIONS
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JESI TIMPE
Pringle,
SD
jesitimpe@aol.com
Jesi was born and raised in
Southern California. She has been drawing since she first learned to
hold a pencil and gives much credit to her father for bringing home
tracing paper when she was a young girl. Over the years, her mother and
step-father have supported and encouraged her to pursue a career in the
arts. Jesi graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and
Merchandising in Los Angeles in 2006 and although she realized that
fashion is not her calling, she continues to design and produce clothing
as well as accessories. Since graduation, she has taken the time to
improve on her drawing and painting skills. Creating art is her true
passion and she is genuinely grateful to all of her fans, supporters and
patrons! |
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"Perry in Bloom"
Life-sized Buffalo
SPONSOR: 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, JEAN & LARRY
MATTHESON
HOST: STEAK & RIBS/BANK COFFEE HOUSE NODE
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NANCY CAMBIER
Custer, SD
smoky@gwtc.net
605-673-3382
Nancy comes from a family
of artists. Her grandfather and aunt on her Father’s side were both
commercial artists. She studies art for four years in High School. She
also studies cartography at the University of Texas and then worked as a
Cartographer for ten years. She has been a full time artist since
retiring and is a resident of Custer.
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"Hidden"
Table Top Buffalo
My vision for the carefully
cut pieces of mirror applied in a mosaic is to reveal to the viewer the
“Hidden” form of a buffalo. As the buffalo is often allusive, one must
patiently seek the majestic image in the landscape mirrored around us.
SPONSORS: ROCKET MOTEL LLC.
HOST: ROCKET MOTEL LLC
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“The Way it Was”
Free Form: Buffalo Skull Sculpture
Nancy’s vision for the
large buffalo skull with actual arrowheads applied to one side and a
large detailed painting of an Indian arrowhead spear on the other is to
reveal to the audience a glimpse into the historical connectedness of
the Native American and the buffalo.
SPONSORS: GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS
HOST: GOLDEN WEST COMMUNICATIONS
CUSTER HIGH SCHOOL
Art Students
Custer, SD
This buffalo is a
compilation work by several Custer High School art students. Sixty-five
designs were submitted by Art 1, Art 2, and Advanced Art students. Each
design was displayed in the classroom by number, not by the name of
artist, for about a week. All art students were able to “vote” for their
3 favorite designs and the votes were tallied. The top five design
winners were: Skylea Wright, Shelby Reynolds, Lindsay Uhrich, Jessica
Tennyson, and Josh Johnson.
Using the top designs, we
have woven a combination of designs together to create the 2008 CHS
Table Top Buffalo. The painting was done by five Senior Art students.
The students who painted the buffalo are Skylea Wright, Katie Paulsen,
Greg Trana, Jake Schumacher, and Jesse Lynch.
This is the second year the
CHS art department has taken on this challenge and a huge thank you goes
to the art teacher Susan Hulinsky for her leadership and dedication to
making this project come to life.
This piece will not be
auctioned. Instead, raffle tickets may be purchased. Only 200 tickets
will be sold for $20 each. Look for the raffle sign in the window of
your favorite Custer business for tickets. |
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“Woven Warrior”
Tabletop Buffalo
SPONSOR: CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE
HOST: CENTURY 21 REAL
ESTATE
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BETTY CZARNEK
St.
Paul, NE
unk72@yahoo.com
308-754-5386
Betty was born and raised
in St. Paul, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska,
Kearney in 1972. She has taught art grades 1-12 and community college
art classes in watercolor, oil painting, and calligraphy. This is
Betty’s third year to take part in the Custer Stampede and Auction.
Betty has expanded her horizons by hand-etching glassware. Her artwork
has gone to states as far away as California and Alabama. |
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“Timeless”
Table Top Buffalo
This buffalo is painted to
look like marble. Marble has been and is yet today, used to depict many
ideas, feelings and objects. Buffalo are not only a very important part
of Native American history and culture, but also an animal that has
existed for hundreds of years. Thus a “marble” statue of a buffalo is
fitting and proper.
SPONSORS: ALAN & JEANETTE ANNIS, BAKER'S
BAKERY & CAFE
HOST: BAKER'S BAKERY & CAFE
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"Thundering Hooves"
Free Form: Painting
My vision of a night scene
using varied values of blue depicts a herd of buffalo thundering across
the prairie in the moonlight. Watching the 2007 Custer State Park
Buffalo Roundup was a great inspiration; the buffalo run into the
corrals, dust rising, half hiding the animals from view. I feel such a
painting will remind the viewer of the art auction, the buffalo roundup,
their time spent in and around Custer and all the activities that take
place during this exciting weekend.
SPONSORS: READER'S RETREAT BOOKSTORE
HOST: READER'S RETREAT BOOKSTORE
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VALERIA GIBEAU
Black Hawk,
SD
605-787-5349
Valeria came to South
Dakota with her Air Force husband in October 1983. Her art career
started when she drew “political” cartoons for the high school
newspaper. Through the years she has done watercolor paintings for
family and friends. In 2005 she took a stone sculpting class at Mt.
Rushmore from the artist in residence program.
In 2007 she had the privilege of designing the Mt. Rushmore Christmas
ball for the White House Christmas tree. The theme was America’s
national treasurers.
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“Micah”
Tabletop Buffalo
Mica is very fragile and
yet strong, as is the buffalo. A seed bead design on the horns honors
the Indian who used every part of the buffalo in their everyday life.
Black obsidian on the hooves is also a medium used by the Indians as
arrowheads.
SPONSOR: RUTHIE'S CAFE & HEALING TOUCH MASSAGE
HOST: RUTHIE'S CAFE
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BONNIE J. HARTPENCE
Custer, SD
bonjoeh@goldenwest.net
605-673-2380
Bonnie comes from a family
all involved in art. Her parents and nine siblings are either
professional or amateur artists. Classically trained in fine art, she is
self-taught in fiber. Her pieces go all over the world, but it wasn’t
until the 2005 Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction that Bonnie became
noticed in her hometown of the last 30 years, Custer. She has
participated in art shows in Spearfish, Hill City, Custer, Sturgis,
Huron, Rapid City, and Brookings, SD as well as Tempe, AZ. Most of her
pieces are commissioned in addition to participating in public art
projects. She is currently the President of the Custer Area Arts
Council. “It is my firm belief that art experiences should be readily
available to the average person.”
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"Becky"
Tabletop buffalo
This beaded tabletop
buffalo is reminiscent of the petroglyphs located in the Black Hills
area.
SPONSOR: TELCO FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
HOST: TELCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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JERRY JESSEN
Rapid City, SD
jessen@rushmore.com
605-716-9530
Jerry received a B.S. in
Education at Concordia Teacher’s College, Seward, NE then did graduate
work at California State University, Los Angeles, CA, and Claremont
Graduate School, Claremont, CA. He received an M.S. in Art Education at
the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. He has been an art educator and
artist for over 40 years, having experimented with almost every type of
medium. Over the years, he has exhibited in California, Washington,
Hawaii, and South Dakota. He prefers to work 3-dimensionally, doing
mixed media pieces or hand building in clay, using both earthenware and
stoneware.
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“Jewel of the Plains”
Tabletop Buffalo
In the 1700’s, bison ruled
the prairies. They traveled in herds of up to four million bison. For
indigenous people this was their way of life for more than a thousand
years, a land abundant in wild grasses and bison. The plains Indians had
a healthy lifestyle. Bison, the largest North American mammal was truly
a jewel to them; in a sense, it became more jewel-like as this animal
diminished to less than one thousand by the late 1800’s.
The emphasis for my
concept is two-fold: To emphasize the jewel-like quality of this
wonderful beast and how important it was to the American Plains Indians
and to give homage to Jewel Cave, now the second longest cave in the
world. Jewel Cave is adorned and decorated with a variety of wonderful
formations, not the least of which are glittering calcite crystals. This
work is a compliment piece to “Boxwork Bison”, a creation for the 2007
Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction.
SPONSOR:
CARSON DRUG & CUSTER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
HOST: CARSON DRUG
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"Clay
Vessel"
Free Form: Coiled Clay planter
The large coil clay vessel
imprinted with multiple bison images and resting on a steel stand
expresses the integrity of the bison. The multifaceted character of the
North American Plains bison is expressed in the images.
SPONSOR:
HIGHMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
HOST: HIGHMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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DARLENE LINES
Hot Springs, SD
featherstone@sodak.com
605-745-5260
Darlene was born and raised
in North Dakota where she learned to love animals, land, and Native
Cultures. She has been drawing all since childhood. Darlene moved to
Colorado where she graduated from The Rocky Mountain School of Art. For
30 years Darlene was involved in the Colorado art community where she
received numerous awards in shows and exhibitions in Colorado and North
Dakota. She is best known for her majestic Indian portraits in pastel
but she also enjoys working in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, depicting
animals and landscapes in many moods.
Darlene recently moved to
Hot Springs and is excited to be surrounded by the history, native
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“Spirit
of the Hills”
Tabletop Buffalo
Darlene’s vision depicts
the visual bond between the buffalo and Indian culture. To accomplish
this, she used acrylic paint, Indian beads and feathers, creating a
design that sweeps from the head of the buffalo down towards the back
and leads into the scene showing the connectedness between the Indians
and the buffalo.
SPONSOR:
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, ROCKN' R RIDES, OUR PLACE
HOST: 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM
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ILONA MCDILL
Custer, SD
tomani@gwtc.net
605-673-4792
Ilona has been artistically
creative for many years. She has considerable art experience combined
with a classical art education. Ilona’s Custer Stampede entries in 2006
were “All That Glitters (tabletop buffalo) and “Legend” (life-sized
buffalo) and the 2007 piece was “Just a Dream” (tabletop buffalo). |
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“Illusion”
Tabletop Buffalo
This buffalo is a different
version of the white buffalo. My vision for this buffalo completely
fashioned from mica with small amounts of feldspar and paint for only
the horns, hooves, eyes and nose is to tell a story.
“The
distant views of the Black Hills surrounding you are indeed
beautiful….but look closely at the ground…..the dirt sparkles and gleams
with flakes and chunks of mica, and various other minerals. To many,
these flakes are an indication that gold is also present…..perhaps…… but
it may be just an illusion”.
SPONSOR: GOLD CAMP
HOME & TIMBER SUPPLY
HOST: GOLD CAMP HOME & TIMBER SUPPLY
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DONALD F. MONTILEAUX
Rapid City,
SD
montileaux@knology.net
605-718-2600
Donald F. Montileaux, an
enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe, was born at Pine Ridge, SD
and became interested in art at the age of five. Most artists will at
some time in their development make specific choices as to the style and
subject matter, which will come to identify them and their work.
Montileaux has never had to make those choices. Instead, his style and
subject matter chose him. He paints Indians in an uncomplicated,
straight-forward style. His art is an extension of his life. He has
always sought out the company of other artists and Native people to
listen to the history and stories and absorb it all like parched ground
on a rainy day. He listened and learned about those who had traveled
before him and the Lakota ancestors that lived the free life of the
Plains Indian. |
"The
Colors of Mankind"
Table top
buffalo
SPONSORS:
CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL
HOST: CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL
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PAULA TONEMAH
Hot Springs, SD
Saygoon@gwtc.net
605-745-4523
Paula Tonemah was raised in
a family filled with artists. At an early age she was taught traditional
beadwork and leather work. Over the years she had the privilege of
learning other beadwork and quillwork styles from elders of various
tribes. She studied oil painting at MJ Design Studios for two years.
After 18 years of being a
Licensed Counselor she moved from Texas to the Black Hills to pursue her
dream of being an artist and author full time.
Paula has painted two
life-sized buffalos and one table top buffalo for Custer Stampede
Buffalo Art Auction as well as a life-size horse for CASA. She has won
many awards for her beadwork and artwork across South Dakota. She is the
author and illustrator of Spirit Horse a children book on
Native History. Paula’s work can be found at
www.whitecrowcreations.com |
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“Sacred Faces”
Table top Buffalo
SPONSORS: KETEL THORSTENSON, LLP
HOST:
KETEL THORSTENSON, LLP
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MARK & BODELL BEIDECK
Culbertson, NE
nebrbuford@yahoo.com
308-350-0961
From Culbertson, NE, Mark
and BoDell work as a team in the medium of steel. They are self-taught
with no formal education in art. They have been perfecting their
designs, forms, color and manipulation of steel for over 20 years. “We
love to make one of a kind items for churches, such as crosses and
crucifixes. We recently donated a cross to the oldest church in Santa
Fe, NM. |
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"Buffalarrow"
Free Form: sculpture
The model for this polished
steel arrowhead standing 34 inches with a bison head insert in the
center came from a 2007 photograph of a bison in the Wind Cave area.
Being around bison for years and working with them, the Beideck’s have
seen their mild to wild side. This sculpture symbolizes the connection
of the native Indian using a simple arrow to harvest and live with the
mighty bison
SPONSOR: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
WOODCARVING
HOST: NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF WOODCARVING
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JILL CLAIRE
Harmony, PA
longrunhorses@verizon.net
www.stores.ebay.com/In-the-Long-Run
724-584-0211
Inspired by her love of
animals, especially horses and bison, Jill seeks to share her visions
through her art. She is an accomplished scrimshander, screenprinter,
illustrator and painter. Her recent works include art for the
International Arabian Horse Association Scottsdale and National shows,
the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, the Pennsylvania Natural
Horsemanship Association and the Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction.
Pursuing the fine arts, sculpting Spirit Horse medicine bags and riding
fill her life. Jill’s studio is located in Harmony, PA where she resides
with her Pit Bull rescues and Equine herd. |
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"Found Them With The Herd"
Free Form: Oil Painting
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"Young Ladies"
Free Form: Oil Painting |
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Working from my sketches
and photographs of the 2007 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup, I have
sought to capture the spirit and nature of the bison, the respect we
must have for the bison and the connection between the bison and all
life.
SPONSOR:
SURROUNDINGS, AZUKIBEAN & RUSHMORE GIFTS
HOST: AZUKIBEAN |
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TOM EASTBURN
Hot Springs, SD
eastburn@gwtc.net
605-745-7338
Tom Eastburn could be
described as a Renaissance man. His artistic background includes a
variety of endeavors, such as stage acting, Inuit Art
lecturer/dealer/collector, movie/stage set constructions, b/w fine art
photography/printmaking 16mm film/professional musical group
videographer, and even did a stint as a PBS television camera-man. With
all that said, Tom is totally devoted to clay these days. After 26 years
in Alaska he moved to the southern Black Hills.
His “Works In Clay” studios
are located in Hot Springs. Much of his work is marketed here in Custer
at Surroundings. Clay work is a full-time affair where you'll find Tom
creating a variety of pieces including raku, food-functional stoneware,
large clay wall platters, and clay mono printing.
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“Tatanka Truck”
Free Form:
Pottery Sculpture
Tom chose to submit a free
form table-top sculpture, titled "Tatanka Truck". This work consists of
a pickup box attached to a buffalo, hence the name.
SPONSORS: ROCK CREST
LODGE, SHANKLIN'S
HOST: SHANKLIN'S
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PEG FREITAG
Custer,
SD
buffeathers@yahoo.com
Peg is a
self-taught artist with a special interest in detail, natural materials,
texture, and color. She has sketched or painted in one medium or another
since childhood.
Peg raised her
family on a NE ranch in addition to promoting the historic Spanish-Barb
horse. Her duties included helping to care for a small herd of buffalo.
Observing the buffalo as they free roamed the ranch pastures deepened
her admiration and respect for this truly magnificent animal.
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“Waiting out the Weather”
Free Form:
Painted
Simulated Eagle Feather
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Peg comments, “There has
always been something about feathers for me. The shape, patterns,
colors, and delicacy mixed with strength and resilience have always
drawn me.” The eagle feathers that serve as her canvas are simulated
immature Golden Eagle feathers. The feather, an unforgiving canvas,
challenges her vision as well as dictates what she will do to complete
each piece.
Peg holds a deep respect
and admiration for all Native American Art and culture and draws from
this in embellishing her creations with natural materials.
SPONSOR: DR. DANIEL CUSTIS, HOMESTEADERS MERCANTILE, LLC
HOST: CHAMBER OFFICE
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LINDA RAYNOLDS
Cody, WY
Lsr00@tritel.net
307-587-3694
Linda was born and grew up
overseas, traveling in a Foreign Service family and was exposed to a lot
of different types of art in her early days. High School was a US
boarding school, where she received her first formal art instruction.
After obtaining a degree in Anthropology, she returned to her art
studies at the Art Students League of New York. There she had the
opportunity to study sculpture as well as 2-D art.
Today she works primarily
as a sculptor of stone and bronze. She exhibits in galleries in Wyoming,
Colorado, and Arizona, as well as participating in a variety of juried
and invitational shows. She also rents studio space to other artists,
and is involved in community efforts to promote the arts and artists.
Her work is in national and international private collections, as well
as at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming. She is a
member of the Society of Animal Artists, and Artists for Conservation. |
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"Green Grass of Home"
Free Form: Hydrocal
Sculpture
SPONSORS:
FRONTIER PHOTO & BICYCLE RENTALS, CUSTER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
HOST: FRONTIER PHOTO & BICYCLE RENTALS
PHILLIS SEAMAN
Spearfish, SD
www.southdakotagallery.com
605-722-8778
Phillis has lived in
Newell, SD since 1950. Starting her art education with a correspondence
course in basic drawing and commercial art, she continued her at Black
Hills State College as well as studying with many local and visiting
artists. Her oils are included in private collections across the U.S in
addition to murals in the First Western Bank, Belle Fourche, SD and the
Social Services building in Sturgis, SD. Phillis has taught painting and
drawing lessons throughout the West. Her work can be seen at Weaver Art
Gallery in Sturgis, SD.
“When
some part of a picture touches the heart of a viewer, I then feel that I
have accomplished a great piece of work, and I hope that people enjoy my
work in this way.”
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"Mighty Monarch"
Free Form: Painting
The panorama of the “Mighty
Monarch” portrays how the buffalo lived each day. Two large buffalo,
tussling, are the main topic. Moving clockwise is a buffalo wallow with
Bear Butte as an aid for the viewer’s orientation. Slim Buttes and the
North Dakota Badlands on the horizon with more buffalo and a large herd
disappearing to the left. On the left of the canvas one finds cows and
calves, a river to suggest the Yellowstone, Belle Fourche, and other
rivers so important in the life of the plains buffalo.
SPONSOR: ELK CANYON DOWNTOWN PUB & GRILL, BEAR COUNTRY USA, GUYS
WITH KNIVES/TOP PIN ARCHERY
HOST: ELK CANYON DOWNTOWN PUB & GRILL
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RICHARD TUCKER
Custer, SD
www.richardtucker.net
605-673-2463
Richard has always admired
the Buffalo. The American Bison has a great place in the history of
North America. Not only did it sustain the life of the Plains Indians
for many, many years, but it has come back from near extinction to
become a viable species again. It is an American original that deserves
the title "Oh Great One."
Since his childhood,
Richard Tucker has exhibited talent and shown deep interest in creating
things with his hands. As a boy in west Texas he was constantly carving
things of wood, including animals and human figures. Tucker did his
first bronze casting in 1977 and has been involved full time since 1993.
Richard’s work is in private collections all over the county as his work
has been juried into shows from coast to coast. His work is exhibited in
The Prairie Edge Gallery in Rapid City, SD, a Walk in the Woods Gallery,
Custer, SD, and Black Hills Bronze in Hill City, SD. Five years in a
row, each September Tucker has been Artist in Residence at Sylvan Lake
Resort in the Black Hills near |
